2023 Empire Classic

[Hoosierfan1901 6,671]

18 minutes ago, go iu bb said:

That's a nice early test. 

I haven't paid too much attention to other teams: how much of last year's team is UConn returning? 

There is a lot of hype right now regarding 7’2 280 Donovan Clingan, then you got Karaban and Rutgers transfer Cam Spencer

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20 minutes ago, Scotty R said:

They return 42% of their production from last year. Lost their top two scores 

 

5 minutes ago, Hoosierfan1901 said:

There is a lot of hype right now regarding 7’2 280 Donovan Clingan, then you got Karaban and Rutgers transfer Cam Spencer

Thanks. 

I found this article. They'll probably be very good again but being early in the season IU has a chance to steal one if they mesh earlier than UConn does. 

https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/news/uconn-basketball-roster-breakdown-starting-lineup-prediction-bench-rotation-depth-outlook-for-2023-24/

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2 minutes ago, go iu bb said:

 

Thanks. 

I found this article. They'll probably be very good again but being early in the season IU has a chance to steal one if they mesh earlier than UConn does. 

https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/news/uconn-basketball-roster-breakdown-starting-lineup-prediction-bench-rotation-depth-outlook-for-2023-24/

Other than those 3 names, they did land Texas AM transfer Hassan Diarra 

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29 minutes ago, Hoosierfan1901 said:

Other than those 3 names, they did land Texas AM transfer Hassan Diarra 

He played for UConn last year. Didn't do too much in the 36 games he played.

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Pumped to see our Hoosiers take down the defending national champs in the Garden. Going to be a great atmosphere. 

Have an unwarranted sense of confidence about this match up...

Consider the Jersey contingent of the fan base sauced from the pre-season kool-aid already 

Tip-off can't get here soon enough!

[Scotty R 2,671]

2 hours ago, Hoosierfan1901 said:

Other than those 3 names, they did land Texas AM transfer Hassan Diarra 

He played for them last year and didn't play much

[WayneFleekHoosier 49,326]

They also have 4 recruits in the top 100 with Castle being #12 range and also being a legit super talent.  Castle will start.  Kid is pretty special.  We have Mgbako to counter.  

Clingan vs Ware could be a big matchup for draft prospects as both are top scouted Center prospects.  

I think Spencer will be dangerous for them as he competes and he can flat shoot it. 

This matchup is top tier.  Obviously national champs and all.  very good coach.  a bulldog.  Well, at least we are testing ourselves with Kansas and Uconn likely top 5 teams.  Texas also set to be really strong.  

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Torvik has Kansas at #2 and Uconn at #3.  Then Purdue at #1 who we will play twice.  

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20 hours ago, Hoosierfan1901 said:

There is a lot of hype right now regarding 7’2 280 Donovan Clingan, then you got Karaban and Rutgers transfer Cam Spencer

Went to FF and seen all in person. They're going to be tough. Fortunately for us, we will be as well. IU ought to have an athletic/speed advantage. 

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I have a second ticket for the Sunday game, if anyone's interested, feel free to PM me. 

Seat Geek also seems to have some good deals available right now.